Witnesses told FHP troopers that Godwin's 2004 Chevy Colorado was speeding west on State Road 200 when he blew through a red light in the 8300 block. The Krauses were traveling east in a 2013 Chevy Impala and had a green light to make a left turn. The truck slammed into the passenger side of the car at a high speed, according to reports.

FHP authorities said they believe Godwin was traveling 78 mph when he ran the red light. Tests revealed that his blood alcohol level was .19. The state's legal limit at which someone is presumed to be intoxicated is .08.

After the crash, Godwin was flown by helicopter to UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, where his initial status was listed as critical and later was changed to fair. The couple was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to county and state records, Godwin has a history of driving-related citations, including a 10-month prison term for driving while license is suspended or revoked.